Saturday, 30 May 2009

"Kids are queuing already" read the text I received from Ray First thing this morning. This was the scene that greeted us upon arrival...

This stretched to the end of the alley...

and round the corner...

It was well and truly heaving out there...

Last time I saw a sight like this was back in the Tiffany dunk days or when CKY played. Good to see skateboarding alive and well. Many of these kids I'd never seen before. After a little preparation it was all underway...

"I love you Sheckler!" rang out through the door at one point. He signed more than a few arms...

as were the rest of them. Willow by this point had left to join Smithy at Wallenberg and Jose Rojo had joined the enjoi tour. Kyle Leper, Tuuka Korhonen and Tyler Bledsoe were however joined by Axel Cruysberghs...

There was a steady flow of traffic..

With a lot going on behind the scenes too. Behind Sean Malto, Julian Furones and Kyle Leper you may spy a Dan Callow board sale in progress...

Gaggles of girls showed up to see Sheckler...

Malto had plenty of shouts from the door too...

I wanted to bring you a picture of Bartok and Don Brown and Tom Henshaw but I failed. Apologies. This signing was filled with happy kids. Here are some of them...

all of them left with gifts...

and smiles on their faces...

In the midst of it was Shier picking up his stuff on the road to Wakefield and spreading the love...

Finally Brophy is back. Here's photographic evidence...

If you're at the demo enjoy it, if you're at Wallenberg buy Smithy a beer...afterwards.

Friday, 29 May 2009

It came as no surprise to me to learn that Jaynesy has been learning to juggle whilst doing skateboard tricks. He's good at doing a number of strange things, he is master of the upside down flip trick on a board with no wheels too. Perhaps this info inspired the next clip. I watched this fairly late last night and nearly cried with laughter, it's like some kind of wildlife clip. Funnier still is the fact that the attempts had been going on for quite a while before Rob began filming...

Luigi is a phenomenon. May I direct your thoughts to a fellow countryman on a quest. Right now Neil Smith...

...is hurtling through the sky San Francisco bound. His quest? Paste Smithy over this Reynolds cover...

Thursday, 28 May 2009

When our friend German Tom isn't pushing Ben into nests of bees or talking about Keith Chegwins left leg he's out there clocking up the footage. Stylish, stylish. Pretty sure Tom once again resides in Germany. I threw up my Wuppertal "W" with the imminently returning Ben Dominguez many moons ago. Check Toms interview on the Kingpin site here...

Wednesday, 27 May 2009

Rob remarked on just how much Partridge-isms are a part of all of our every day lives. It's true, they can be used in almost any situation and are. It inspired me to bring you a clip featuring your favourite Geordie and mine...

Monday, 25 May 2009

Once Ben has returned perhaps the countdown clock will have to be set to the Hard Rock Calling event at Hyde Park. Neil Young on the Saturday and the Boss on the Sunday. Maybe we'll get to witness something like this happening...

Saturday, 23 May 2009

Luigi is off to see what the chef has cooked up for him this evening which is exciting. I was excited to see a picture Luigis friend Chloe made for him. It is a clever manipulation of the famous neck photo...

It's been a busy Saturday but I'm managing to type in the calm. Dust settled. Minutes ago a girl walked in and was greeted by myself, Luigi and Oliver. She exclaimed "Oh my god a wall of men!" Probably the best thing that's happened today.

Friday, 22 May 2009

There's nothing blocking it here. As per usual we have a couple of boards in but we also just received this...

Come and pick up a copy they are £9.95...

You may have noticed a countdown clock in the right hand corner of this page. It's in honour of the return of Mr Ben Dominguez. Missing in action on Australian soil.You have less than a week to plan your route as next Thursday all roads lead to Kingston for this...

Names of note entered and playing to win are Neil Smith, Nick Jensen, Vaughan Baker, Olly Todd, Scott Howes, John Tanner, Steph Morgan, Ben Coughlan, Jamie (Aaaaarrrgggh/the Pirate) Morley, Elliot Rees Jones. These are the people I know who are entering but a lot more than that will be playing on the night. This event is the brainchild of Kingston Kingpin Jon Tolley and our very own Mark Jackson. Not sure Jackson will be getting his kickflips out on the night though, he's been practising tricks of a different kind. Usually his bike is just a mode of transport but whilst flicking through Fixed he saw a move and said "I'll rav that!" Here he is pictured doing a sprocket grind outside...

Good work! Gustav man! Our resident giant from Sweden has a sick interview in a mag called Giftorm. Henry Kingsford shot half of the photos here. Here's a noseslide at Kings cross...

Olly is back from La La land as you would know if you saw yesterdays news. Always one for a souvenir is Toddy...

Rob caught me red handed earlier mid light bulb change. To avoid a morning blackout and deal with the inevitable burst of light all you need is the power on and a pair of sunglasses...

Wednesday, 20 May 2009

This is what I was asked on my way to work this morning, at least that's what I thought I was asked. "You want a disco?" I asked just to confirm. "Yes, disco" I told him he could find one but that it wouldn't be open until this evening and began suggesting opening times of local venues fitting that description. He interrupted me..."I was told there is disco on the corner" By this point I was confused and also in a hurry to be on my way "Why do you want a disco now?" I asked. "I want Nurofen" his reply. Completely baffled by the relation between the two I told him how to get to Superdrug. It was only whilst re-telling the story that I figured out that his quest was for Tesco. Maybe a disco was responsible for him needing Nurofen though. Claire Alleaume kindly sent through issue two of this...

The cover reads "Chris Ault on fire" To use an old Pizzer joke for Robs amusement "if only" Ault smashes it on the regular. He has a sick frontside krooked grind photo in there but my photo of it turned out horribly. You'll have to come and pick one up. Here's the first page of the interview instead...

Tuesday, 19 May 2009

Last night was pleasurable. Worn out after a days skate it was good to eat at....is it called...

Followed by visit two to the Union Chapel in less than a month...

Kimya Dawson put on a really good show joined by two thirds of a gang of triplets. Her set included tracks from her latest Alphabutt album which sat comfortably amongst the rest of the material. She reminded me of my favourite primary school teacher. At one point early on she told us how excited she was a 12 year old girl named Blythe in the audience had given her a copy of her first album. She invited her on stage to play a song but when she declined, shy and on the spot, she made her promise to open for her next time she played London. The show was fun and likeable with a poignant ending. People I have spoken to who saw her at The Breeders ATP festival have said similar things. See her if you get the chance. Here's some more of Robs handiwork, a kind of X marks the spot...

Just started this...

and hope to cram this in to my week before I take down the second. I seriously slept on this, unforgivable...

The new Charlie Kauffman film is on the cards too. Checking into Chrome Ball Inciident my attention was drawn to this clip. So sick! Vault it...

Sunday, 17 May 2009

I've been rinsing it. I bring your attention to how good this is again instead of bringing you pictures of todays game of skate. Lucien lives with Steph, Lucien was supposed to be playing Steph. Only one competitor made it which is pretty funny. Watch this and then click on through to part two...

Friday, 15 May 2009

If you have any troublesome trees or shrubs be sure to give him a bell. Visits always cheer us up in here. We had a good one earlier. Neil who used to run downstairs when it was Rough Trade popped his head round the door. It's always a pleasure to see him. He was known for running some pretty progressive attire back in the day. Exotic football strips and stripey sock/sandal combos spring to mind. The footwear part of this equation had obviously run wild in the time we hadn't seen him...

Thursday, 14 May 2009

The Evan Dando show at the Macbeth was top notch. He played non stop for about an hour. He even played the Luka cover. Seeing him somewhere that small was special. He played the show with the guitar pick Dan gave me years ago which I'm glad to say is back in my wallet. If you get the chance to see an Evan Dando or Lemonheads show take it. He has a serious wealth of material beyond the obvious

Tim and Barry will be hosting this weeks installment of Wayward Wednesdays after 6 this evening. Usually it will air at 4.20 but what is in the spirit of 4.20 more than the show being a little late. Lev is a busy man nowadays, more PWBC news in the offing so watch this space. We just remembered a little rhyme Rob made up years ago. Dan would come in from a cigarette break and Rob would say-"SuperCallowsFagIsStrongItMakesHimSmellBallistic" Keep your eyes peeled for Dr Gonzo